In this article the School Committee of West Warwick was allowed $65,000 for sport funding of $140,000 for after- school programs. This cut occurred this past August and is affecting the current school year. Board attempted to receive 51.5 million to operate schools, but was only allotted $49.8 million. West Warwick was forced to involve the public to help save middle school interscholastic sports. The board’s lawyer claimed that if they didn’t get the money they would be forced to search for other forms of funding and explained that the town would need to be involved for progress. The school committee’s chairman Daniel Burns said that sports teach students important social and life skills, he also made it clear that its known that sports have help student athletes stay in school. The principal at Warwick junior high said the department could consider intramural sports although the cost is lower intramurals do not prepare student athletes to their full potential for high school varsity sports. I feel this is a bad thing because extra curricular activities I believe are very important as a child/pre-adult is developing. These types of activities prepare them for future endeavors in the area as well as builds passion and strength.
In this article it is discussed how schools were able to provide $200 for a rocket-boosting club and $850 for a ballroom dancing program. Principal in Greenwich, Connecticut, Damaris Rau dicussed how she knew some schools receive funding for enrichment opportunties including arts programs and summer trips to Europe. Having opportunities are obvious to be life changing as well as would be an enlightening experience. I agree with funding for after school programs, but I do not think it is fair how all schools in a district do not receive equal funding for these programs.
Two language arts teachers in this article wish to find a way to promote reading better to their students. They realized they didn’t have any money to spare; parents already pay taxes and contribute to other after school programs. They request a grant for a parent and child book club. The school received between $500- $600 to go towards books. With fundraising this school is able to raise $25,000 a year. I think that although the state doesn't always provide the exact amount needed for funding for special programs and sports, fundraising is a great idea to help. Not only are you getting the money you need, but your team or club spends more time getting to know each other during this process as well as students learn responsibility as well as build character.
Contributed by: Alyssa Goulet
Article 1
Buford, T. (2007, November 25). Ways to save West Warwick middle school sports sought. ProJo. Retrieved November 24, 2007, from
http://www.projo.com/sports/content/WB_wwmiddle_08-15-07_8V6NUMB.31da1ba.html
In this article the School Committee of West Warwick was allowed $65,000 for sport funding of $140,000 for after- school programs. This cut occurred this past August and is affecting the current school year. Board attempted to receive 51.5 million to operate schools, but was only allotted $49.8 million. West Warwick was forced to involve the public to help save middle school interscholastic sports. The board’s lawyer claimed that if they didn’t get the money they would be forced to search for other forms of funding and explained that the town would need to be involved for progress. The school committee’s chairman Daniel Burns said that sports teach students important social and life skills, he also made it clear that its known that sports have help student athletes stay in school. The principal at Warwick junior high said the department could consider intramural sports although the cost is lower intramurals do not prepare student athletes to their full potential for high school varsity sports. I feel this is a bad thing because extra curricular activities I believe are very important as a child/pre-adult is developing. These types of activities prepare them for future endeavors in the area as well as builds passion and strength.
Article 2
Cowen, Alison. "Schools' Deep Pocketed Partner." New York Times. 23 Nov. 2007.
<http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9806EEDE1530F930A35755C0A9619C8B63&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=1>.
In this article it is discussed how schools were able to provide $200 for a rocket-boosting club and $850 for a ballroom dancing program. Principal in Greenwich, Connecticut, Damaris Rau dicussed how she knew some schools receive funding for enrichment opportunties including arts programs and summer trips to Europe. Having opportunities are obvious to be life changing as well as would be an enlightening experience. I agree with funding for after school programs, but I do not think it is fair how all schools in a district do not receive equal funding for these programs.
Article 3
Nassbaum, Debra. "SCHOOLS; Adding a Little Extra To the Education Pot." New York Times. 23 Nov. 2007.
<http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9F00E2DA173DF931A35756C0A9629C8B63>.
Two language arts teachers in this article wish to find a way to promote reading better to their students. They realized they didn’t have any money to spare; parents already pay taxes and contribute to other after school programs. They request a grant for a parent and child book club. The school received between $500- $600 to go towards books. With fundraising this school is able to raise $25,000 a year. I think that although the state doesn't always provide the exact amount needed for funding for special programs and sports, fundraising is a great idea to help. Not only are you getting the money you need, but your team or club spends more time getting to know each other during this process as well as students learn responsibility as well as build character.
EDC 102 Final Proj Part I Eval - Alyssa